Prosecutors dropped felony robbery charges against Willow C. Lewis, who will serve six months in jail.
Christopher Williams
Chris Williams covers courts and daytime crime at the Sun Journal where he has been a staff writer for more than two decades. He reports on local, state and federal courts as well as spot news, crashes, fires and other general mayhem. During his time at the Sun Journal, he has served on Sunday and enterprise staff, covering politics, state government, environmental and health care issues, sometimes tackling investigative stories. When he's not on the beat, Chris enjoys sailing, skiing and restoring his Victorian era home.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Sabattus man in court on crash-related charges
Nicholas Hebert, 34, was charged with criminal operating under the influence of alcohol, aggravated driving to endanger and operating after suspension resulting in accident with injury, and others.
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Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Dec. 7, 2022
• Kenneth M. Avery Jr., 35, of 842 South High St., Bridgton, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 6:41 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4, in Porter, by Maine State Police. • Christina L. Biegeleisen, 45, of 17 Skilling Ave., South Paris, on a charge of reckless conduct, 9:54 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, at […]
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Poland man charged with murder of brother
A judge has ordered a mental evaluation of Justin Butterfield to determine whether he is competent to stand trial, and his attorney has said he plans to pursue an insanity defense.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News, River Valley
Two men charged in Lewiston murder
Suspects from Lewiston and Rumford are charged Tuesday in the October killing.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Minot man gets 33 years for sex crimes against girls
Ralph Leach, 67, admitted to abusing children over 36 years, dating back to at least 1985, some of the victims as young as 3 years old.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Poland woman points finger at system for not preventing murder
Yaicha Provencher says she was never told about a long-term treatment program available in Maine, despite her ex-boyfriend’s many hospitalizations.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man seeks to have federal pot conviction voided
PORTLAND — A Lewiston man sentenced to six years in prison for his role in an illegal marijuana growing and selling operation in 2018 is seeking to have his conviction vacated on constitutional grounds. A federal judge last year sentenced Richard “Stitch” Daniels, 57, after he pleaded guilty to the felony charge of conspiracy to […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Auburn man admits to drug trafficking crimes
Prosecutors say Zachary ‘Pee Wee’ Paradis sold fentanyl and crack cocaine to a confidential source.
Posted inBethel, Maine Crime, News, Oxford Hills, River Valley
Oxford County arrest log: Nov. 30, 2022
• Shane A. Haley, 51, of 54 Valley Road, Dixfield, on a charge of arson, 6:43 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at that address, by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. • Adrian Matos, 53, of 396 Main St., Bridgton, on a charge of operating after license suspension, 10:50 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, on Lake […]